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Ashton Kutcher teases Letterman about fatwa

Published - Aug 24 2011 08:42PM EST

In this photo provided by CBS, ''Two and a Half Men'' star Ashton Kutcher, left, pokes fun at host David Letterman by wearing a helmet and bullet...

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In this photo provided by CBS, ''Two and a Half Men'' star Ashton Kutcher, left, pokes fun at host David Letterman by wearing a helmet and bullet proof vest labeled ýNot Dave,ý on the set of the ýLate Show with David Letterman,ý Wednesday, Aug. 24, 201,1 in New York. Recently a jihadist website carried threats against Letterman, asking Muslim followers to ''cut the tongue'' of the late-night host because of a joke and gesture the comic had made about al-Qaida leaders on a show that aired in June.

Like David Letterman, Ashton Kutcher isn't afraid of a little fatwa humor.

Kutcher taped an appearance for Letterman's talk show Wednesday, and the actor came on stage wearing a helmet and a bulletproof vest printed with the phrase, "Not Dave."

Last week, a contributor to a jihadist website posted a threat of violence against Letterman because the comedian had made fun of al-Qaida leaders on a previous show. Letterman, back from vacation Monday, played the threat for monologue laughs.

During Wednesday's taping, Letterman asked Kutcher if his bowtie was bullet-proof. The actor replied that "you can't be too careful" sitting next to a guy facing a threat.

Kutcher joined CBS' "Two and a Half Men" after Charlie Sheen was fired. He and Letterman predicted success for the revamped sitcom.


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